Two COVID studies paused due to safety issues; Mumbai metro to resume from 19 Oct, India's tally crosses 72 lakh
FirstpostIndia’s coronavirus tally rose to 72,39,389 on Wednesday as the country reported 63,509 new infections in 24 hours. Mumbai metro to resume from 19 Oct The Maharashtra government Wednesday allowed resumption of metro rail services in the state from 15 October in a graded manner as part of its “Mission Begin Again”. Three COVID-19 reinfection cases identified Three cases of suspected coronavirus reinfection – two in Mumbai and one in Ahmedabad – have been “described” in India, the country’s apex medical research body said on Tuesday. “So it’s work in progress.” Eli Lilly COVID-19 studies paused US-based company Eli Lilly has confirmed that a study testing the COVID-19 antiviral drug Remdesivir plus an experimental antibody therapy has been paused “out of an abundance of caution” and said safety is its top concern, reports AFP. “It will also provide financing and technical support so that developing countries can prepare for deploying vaccines at scale, in coordination with international partners.” Access to safe and effective vaccines “and strengthened delivery systems is key to alter the course of the pandemic and help countries experiencing catastrophic economic and fiscal impacts move toward a resilient recovery,” World Bank Group president David Malpass said in the statement.